Chapter 35

In the end, Francheska decided not to go to the dinner meeting. Rissa made an excuse for her saying that she suddenly got a cold because of the cold weather. After Rissa's call with the president, she let out a sigh and stared at the woman who was laying on the couch with a game console in her hands.

"What do you think the president will say if I take a picture of you playing games and send it to him?" Rissa asked.

"Well... There are a lot of possibilities."

"Possibilities?" Rissa asked.

"Yes. First, the president will get mad at both of us and he may postpone some of my projects as an act of revenge."

"As if he will do that. You are his number one actress, you know?" Rissa retorted.

"Oh, okay. Then second, he may give me leeway and forget my insolence tonight. But you will suffer a salary deduction or a whole day scolding from the president."

"This brat!" Rissa said before throwing a pillow at Francheska.

"Hey! Stop disturbing me! You will affect my score." Francheska complained before focusing her eyes on her console again.

Rissa looked at the international actress who was wearing a loose black hoodie, short pants, and a pair of long pink socks. Her current image was very different from her sophisticated and elegant look earlier. But still, Rissa knew that even if Francheska posted a photo of her wearing those kinds of stuff, her fans will still like and give her a lot of positive comments. Francheska may even get a sponsorship if she will tell the brand of the hoodie she was wearing.

"Be honest with me, Francheska."

"About what?" Francheska asked. Her eyes were still glued on her game.

"Are you doing this to avoid Race?"

Francheska did not answer her quickly. Instead, she first finished the game level she was currently in before saving it. Then she threw her game console on the side before letting out a sigh. Turning her head, Francheska saw Rissa who was still waiting for her response.

"Are you going to be mad at me if I say yes?" Francheska asked first.

"But why are you avoiding him?"

"Well... I am not ready to face him yet. Our meeting earlier was just an accident."

"You are aware that Race never had a changed of heart regarding his feelings for you, right?"

"Yeah. But feelings do change." Francheska said. "If he knew the things I did while I am abroad, he will just become disappointed in me."

"Francheska, you—"

"It's okay, Rissa. You do not have to say anything about it."

Looking at Francheska who is staring at her, Rissa can only mutter a small 'Fine' before shaking her head. Forget it. Francheska knows what she was doing and Rissa believes and trusts her.

"So what is my next schedule?" Francheska asked to change the topic.

"You will have a fan meeting this weekend, a few more photoshoots and interviews then you will start filming your movie with you-know-who."

"...Oh."

"Are you okay with it?" Rissa asked.

"Of course. As if she can do anything to me now." Francheska answered in a nonchalant voice. "We both know her true colors. She does not want to ruin her so-called reputation in front of other people."

"Why, of course. That snake loves to pretend like a butterfly all the time." Rissa said before rolling her eyes in annoyance. "So what are your plans now?"

"Nothing."

"What?"

"I do not have any plans for her though. Not now."

"But—"

"Unless she provokes me first."

"Oooh..."

"You know me, Rissa. I do not want to involve myself in a tight situation unless the other party tried to disturb or provoke me first."

"Then I suggest for you to make a plan now. I can bet my job right now that your snake sister will surely provoke you."

"I know." Francheska said with a smile. "But there is no need for me to prepare early. I can make an on the spot plan for her if it happens."

"Really?"

"Of course. Do you think I spent all of my time abroad just to polished my acting skills? We both know that I did not leave the city for that purpose alone." Francheska said with a smile.

Rissa tried to observe Francheska for a while. It seems like she is not trying to fool her with her acting skills. As her manager, Rissa learned how to distinguish whether she was just acting or not. And this time, Rissa knew that Francheska is very serious despite the lovely smile she was showing her right now.

"Fine. Just do not overwork yourself, okay? I still need you so I can earn a lot of money from being your manager."

"You sound like a moneygrubber just now."

"I need money to survive though. That is why I accepted this job even though you are a troublesome actress to handle."

"That is not true. You love me~!" Francheska said before blowing her a flying kiss.

"Eww."

And Francheska just laughed when she saw Rissa showed a disgusted expression.